SWEDES STRUGGLE IN BETHANY COLLEGE CLASSIC

Newton, Kan. – The Bethany College Swedes took the I-135 down to Newton, Kan. to host the Bethany College Classic at Sand Creek Station. The women's team competed two individuals while the men competed with two full teams and two individuals.

Women

Allison Applequist finished in 29^th place shooting a 196 (+52). Her best round was round one where she shot a 92 (+22). Ekko Hopkins was the only other women's golfer for the Swedes placing 35^th.

Men

Between the two full teams, the B team outplayed the A team by one stroke (+99 compared to +100). On the B team, Filip Hjerten and Aiden Lynch tied for 30^th place both shooting a 238 (+22) through all three rounds. Taylor Hardin placed 34^th but finished just one stroke behind Hjerten and Lynch shooting a 239 (+23). Jacob Handt rounded off each round of scoring placing 43^rd with a 248 (+32). Dylan Slusser finished with a 259 (+43) to round out team B.

On the A team, Will Briggs was the highest placing Swede at 21^st with a 234 (+18). Daniel DeGeorge was next shooting a 239 (+23) for a 34^th place finish while Mads Hasenschwandtner (242) and Luke Tate (249) placed 37^th and 45^th, respectively. Hans Woelfel had to bow out in the first round due to injury.

On the individual side, Oliver Christopher was the highest scoring Swede placing 40^th with a 245 (+29) while Tim Biggs placed 50^th with a 258 (+42).

Up Next…

It's championship time!! The women's team will travel to the Twin Hills Country Club in Joplin, Mo. to compete in the KCAC Women's Golf Championship from April 21 – 23. The men's team will get a three-week break before traveling down to Garden City, Kan. on April 28 – 30 to represent Bethany College in the KCAC Men's Golf Championships.